The Mattawa is a truly extraordinary small canoe. Quick and responsive, it is a delight to paddle in all conditions. Through subtle manipulation of hull shape, John Winters has developed a canoe that is equally at home on flat water or white water. Most surprising is that all this performance comes with a solid, stable feel right over to the swamp point and beyond. For medium and smaller couples, as a graceful cottage canoe or for a weekend getaway, and all those who just plain paddle for fun, the Mattawa is a welcome addition to the canoe scene.